Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings are open to the public.
Per Washington State guidelines, masks are no longer mandatory
NETWORK ALERT: WE ARE EXPERIENCING NETWORK ISSUES AFFECTING PHONES, STAFF EMAIL AND ACCESS TO SOME DIGITAL RESOURCES. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
SUMAS LIBRARY BUILDING IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE
WCLS BOOKMOBILE NOW STOPS AT SUMAS EVERY FRIDAY 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP
CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES
IN-PERSON SERVICES: All library buildings are open. Find the hours for your branch at the list below. Come inside to browse, check out books and magazines, pick up a movie on DVD or music CDs, use library computers and printers, and ask staff for reference assistance. Please note:
ALTERNATIVE SERVICES: If you are unable to wear a mask or prefer a no-contact experience, curbside pick up of library materials and other alternative services are available. See the list below.
DIGITAL SERVICES: Explore eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, databases, and more at wcls.org/digital-content.
CURBSIDE PICK UP: Reserve materials and pick them up curbside. Don’t know what you want? Call us. We’ll put together a bag of books, DVDs and more based on your interests. Please allow 24 hours for fulfillment. Find out more here.
NEW: Schedule your curbside pick up appointment online through our Scheduler page at wcls.org/pickup
PRINTING: Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up.
WIFI AND LAPTOPS: We offer free WiFi, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
ONLINE EVENTS: You can find lots to do on our events calendar, wcls.org/happenings.
Get up-to-date information about COVID-19 at the Whatcom County Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Health. To ensure the health of our community, we are following Gov. Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington plan.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS & CURBSIDE PICKUP
Branch | Day and Time | Phone |
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Blaine | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-305-3637 |
Deming | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-592-2422 |
Everson | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-966-5100 |
Ferndale | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-384-3647 |
Island | Tues 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-758-7145 |
Lynden | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-354-4883 |
N. Fork | Tues 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-599-2020 |
NW Drive Library Express | Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-305-3600 |
Pt. Roberts | Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
Point Roberts Library Express (holds pick-up and returns only) | Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
S. Whatcom | Tues-Wed 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-305-3632 |
Sumas | Bookmobile Service at Sumas: Friday 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM SUMAS LIBRARY IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE | 360-988-2501 |
Mobile Svcs Bkmobile | Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 PM Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 PM Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 PM Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 PM Sumas: Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 360-305-3599 |
WCLS EVENTS
View our calendar for more WCLS Events
WCLS NEWS
- WCLS responds to network security incident June 27, 2022
- Everson Library celebrates remodel at June 27 event June 17, 2022
- It’s time for Summer Reading June 6, 2022
- WCLS offers free at-home COVID-19 tests May 6, 2022
- Apply to serve on WCLS Board of Trustees May 5, 2022
- WCLS responds to Birch Bay Library article April 1, 2022
- National Library Week 2022: Connect with Your Library March 28, 2022
- Whatcom READS announces 2023 book selection March 7, 2022
- Register now for Whatcom READS author events February 16, 2022
- Birch Bay Library is Proposition 2 on Feb. 8 special election ballot January 20, 2022